The University of Vermont athletic department announced Wednesday that women’s lacrosse coach Jen Johnson will not return next season.

Johnson, who led the Catatmount program for the last 12 years, went 6-10 this spring, including a 2-4 mark in America East action.

The departure was a mutual decision, according to the athletic department, which said a nationwide search will begin immediately to replace Johnson. UVM is also looking to hire a new men’s lacrosse coach after Ryan Curtis stepped down earlier this month.

“On behalf of the University of Vermont, I would like to thank Jen for her service to the university and the department of athletics,” said Jeff Schulman, the school’s incoming athletic director, in a news release. “She has worked extremely hard to develop our women’s lacrosse program, recruit strong student-athletes, and provide them with a quality academic and athletic experience.

“Jen has been an outstanding colleague and we wish her all the best in her future endeavors.”

Johnson had two years left on her contract and will receive 50 percent of her remaining salary, according to the school. Her base salary for the 2015-16 academic year was $75,940.

Under Johnson, Vermont registered a 6-10 overall record and a 2-4 conference mark this past season.

UVM set a program record with 12 victories in 2014 and reached the America East playoffs for the third year in a row last season. Johnson, the America East coach of the year in 2008, finished her tenure with a 89-112 record.